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The Senior Administration Officer, Council Services Delivery is responsible for providing quality administrative and customer service support for Council Services Delivery in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

About us

Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) is a local government authority covering an area over 282,000 Sq. kilometres. CDRC builds sustainable communities through traditional local government services such as waste management, road repair and upgrades, and community services (Community Safety, Children’s Services; Youth, Sport and Recreation, Aged Care) in 12 communities to the North of Alice Springs: Lajamanu, Ti Tree, Wilora, Nturiya, Pmara Jutunta, Willowra, Laramba, Nyirripi, Yuelamu, Atitjere, Engawala and Yuendumu. The Central Desert area is considered remote and disadvantaged and over 80% of the population is Aboriginal.

What's on offer?

• Fast growing career;
• Generous base salary (Level 4 Base Salary: $66,325 / Package: $74,769)
• 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year;
• 12 public holiday days per year;
• 1 additional public holiday for NAIDOC day;
• 3 additional days between Xmas and NY;
• 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year;
• 17.5% leave loading;

Living in the Community:

• Remote allowance of $3,000 per annum;
• Remote allowance tax deduction;
• Subsided housing from $25 per week;
• 8am-4.36pm job impacting lives;
• Flexibility to live your life;

The Northern Territory Government has put together resources to help your visit to community be successful. Please have a look at the Remote Engagement and Coordination Strategy and Toolkit available from www.bushready.nt.gov.au or bushtel.nt.gov.au.

To apply

To apply for this position, please download the Position Description to address the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) and email along with your resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.